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ArticleDePoly and PTI convert PET and polyester waste into food-contact rPET bottle
Utilizing a ‘broad spectrum’ of PET and polyester feedstock, DePoly and Plastic Technologies Inc. have produced a ‘closed-loop’ recycled PET bottle suitable for food contact and long-term storage.
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ArticleDanish city reveals first year of data from reusable packaging pilot
In January 2024, the city of Aarhus in Denmark launched a three-year pilot project for reusable takeaway packaging, seeking to establish a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of shifting from single-use to reusable takeaway packaging, and the requirements for large scale development.
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ArticleFood and Beverage Carton Alliance launches as unified platform
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), formed from the merger of The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) and EXTR:ACT, has announced its launch as a unified platform focused on advancing beverage cartons as renewable and circular packaging solutions.
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ArticleVTT’s plastic recycling technology licensed to US-based Refinity
VTT has announced the licensing of its mixed plastic recycling technology, Olefy, to US-based company Refinity, which develops and commercialises new waste recovery technologies.
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ArticleDelfort introduces cold-sealable barrier paper for temperature-sensitive foods
Delfort has announced its new heat and cold-sealable barrier paper designed to protect foods such as ice cream, chocolates and sweets and provide an alternative to traditional materials.
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ArticleFINAT explores AI opportunities and challenges for label industry
FINAT has revealed the key points from its session on the opportunities and challenges AI poses to the label industry, held at the FINAT European Label Forum 2024 and aiming to explore AI’s role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiencies and maintaining competitive advantage.
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ArticleRevised guideline aims to improve chemical industry’s emissions management
Together for Sustainability has updated its ‘drop-in’ Product Carbon Footprint Guideline to help the chemical industry smoothly calculate its Scope 3 emissions and further align with global sustainability frameworks.
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ArticleBurgopak designs packaging for blood and microbiome test kits
OptimallyMe has partnered with packaging design studio Burgopak to create multi-component packaging for its at-home blood and microbiome test kits which includes instructions, a container for the sample return and a pre-paid shipping label.
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ArticleBall Corporation and Meadow to produce fully recyclable aluminium cans for home and personal care
Ball Corporation has announced a minority investment in Sweden-based technology company Meadow to support the production of fully recyclable aluminium cans as pre-filled cartridges for personal and home care products.
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ArticleStudio Unbound reveals new design for Spanish nut milk packaging
UK branding company Studio Unbound has unveiled its new design for Spanish nut milk brand Danu, aiming for a ‘less is more’ approach.
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ArticleKorozo Group creates recyclable stand-up pouch for Baileys snack range
Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to create recyclable stand up pouches, designed to introduce Baileys’ new Chocolate Nut Mix snack range to retail shelves.
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ArticlePlaybook lays out guidelines for mechanical recycling of mixed plastic waste
In its new Solution Model playbook, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines its approach to converting mixed plastic waste into products of value – keeping investment and technology requirements minimal to ensure its accessibility for countries with less developed recycling systems.
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ArticleJames Cropper and Maison Perrier-Jouët partner on 93% lighter champagne case
Champagne house Maison Perrier-Jouët has collaborated with James Cropper to launch new cases for its Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Cocoon Brut and Rosé vintage cuvées, made from paper pulp and the flour from vine shoots.
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ArticleNatureFlex compostable films utilized for cleansing wipe packaging
Australian-based brand Conserving Beauty has announced it will be using Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex films in the sachet packaging for its dissolvable cleansing wipes.
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ArticleNatural additive biodegrades temperature-sensitive EPS impact packaging
Labelmaster’s DGeo packaging division and Altor Solutions subsidiary Lifoam Industries have applied a biobased additive to temperature-controlled expanded polystyrene impact packaging, which is then thought to biodegrade by 92% in a four-year span without leaching microplastics.
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ArticleReusable smart label from Giesecke+Devrient unlocks IoT tracking and more
Giesecke+Devrient has revealed the reusable, ‘ultra-thin’ G+D Smart Label, which embeds IoT features into a package and enables location tracking, tamper protection, proof of delivery, and more.
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ArticlePolystyrene mechanically recycled into yoghurt cups in supermarket ‘first’
INEOS Styrolution has completed a collaborative project to mechanically recycle polystyrene into yoghurt cups, set to hit Lidl supermarket shelves early this year.
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ArticleBuddie-Pack project seeks to implement circular system for reusable plastic packaging
AIMPLAS has announced the launch of the Buddie Pack project funded by Horizon Europe, aiming to implement a circular system for the large-scale deployment of reusable plastic packaging (RPP) through a combination of social, technological, and economic innovations.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2025
The Packaging Europe editorial team kicks off the New Year with its predictions for the packaging industry in 2025, from business trends and legislation to popular materials and technological advancements.
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ArticleCosmetics gifted in paperboard advent calendar by Metsä Board and partners
Lumene, Metsä Board, and Van Genechten have developed a ‘multi-dimensional’ advent calendar for cosmetic products, which is inspired by Nordic scenery and designed to be recycled in paperboard waste streams at end-of-life.